FBSC (Forum for Business, Social and Cultural Initiatives) hosted ‘Chintan Chakra’, an engaging platform that brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, business leaders and public representatives for an evening of meaningful conversations, exchange of perspectives and networking in Kolkata.
The initiative reflected FBSC’s larger vision of creating a strong and trusted business network where professionals and organisations from diverse sectors could connect, exchange insights and explore opportunities for collaborationFBSC has consistently focused on bringing entrepreneurs and business stalwarts together, while creating platforms for networking, knowledge-sharing and meaningful business interactions.
‘Chintan Chakra’ provided a forum for participants to think, share, discuss and grow, encouraging conversations around business, society, development and contemporary issuesThe gathering brought together voices from different spheres, creating opportunities for interaction between the business community, professionals and public representatives.
The event was attended by several distinguished public representatives, including Dilip Ghosh, Minister-in-Charge, Agricultural Marketing, Panchayats & Rural Development and MLA, Kharagpur Sadar, Paschim Medinipur; Tapas Roy, Minister-in-Charge, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises; Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources; Public Enterprises & Industrial Reconstruction and MLA, Maniktala, Kolkata; DrSharadwat Mukherjee, Minister-in-Charge, Health & Family Welfare and MLA, Bidhannagar, North 24 Parganas; Ajay Kumar Poddar, Minister-in-Charge, Public Health Engineering & Public Works; Ashoke Dinda, Former Indian Cricketer and Minister of State, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles & Agricultural Marketing and MLA, Moyna, Purba Medinipur; Purnima Chakraborty, Minister of State, IT, Cultural Affairs & Tourism Department and MLA, Shyampukur, Kolkata; and Vijay Ojha, MLA, Jorasanko, Kolkata.
Speaking on the occasion, Subrata Dutta, President, FBSC said, “Chintan Chakra was envisioned as a platform where ideas could move beyond conversations and translate into meaningful connections and opportunitiesAt FBSC, we believe that businesses grow stronger when people come together, share experiences and learn from one anotherThe presence of entrepreneurs, professionals and distinguished public representatives made the evening particularly enrichingWe hope to continue creating platforms that encourage dialogue, collaboration and collective growth across Bengal’s business and social ecosystem.”
The evening underlined the importance of networking as a catalyst for business growth and collaboration, with participants engaging in conversations and exchanging perspectives across sectorsFBSC’s earlier conclaves have similarly brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts through talk shows, panel discussions, success stories and networking opportunities.
‘Chintan Chakra’ further strengthened this spirit by creating an environment where business, ideas and social perspectives converged, enabling participants to exchange experiences, build connections and explore possibilities for collective growth.
The evening concluded with dinner and informal interactions, allowing guests to continue conversations and strengthen professional and personal connections.
Through initiatives such as ‘Chintan Chakra’, FBSC continued its endeavour to build a collaborative ecosystem that connects businesses and professionals while encouraging social and cultural engagement.
